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Last edited by ksage13; 06-16-2014 at 11:33 AM.





When someone I know is starting up camming, I first let them know about the trolls and the negative comments. Some girls are able to not take it seriously. Where as for others it hits them hard. Could be anywhere from insecurities to not understanding these people are trying to get a rise out of you. I don't want to see anyone hurt and cry over what Joe Shmoe from Gary, Indiana has to say. I think that's why those warnings come up first.
Now saying the "entire time" is far-fetched. We all know that's a bunch of crap. I do believe the more popular and placement gets on any site, you'll have more amount of trolls then you did when you were a newbie.





Are you talking about this zombie thread? https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...amming-is-like ... No idea why it was bumped but it's old. I'm not seeing the negative advice you're talking about ... but there is a difference between being negative and being realistic.



Trolls are inevitable. But, when someone asks about camming I'm going to be 100% realistic. There are some great positives of camming, but, you can't let someone go into this thinking it's going to be sunshine and rainbows with money falling into their lap. I don't think anyone is trying to be intentionally cruel to dissuade people but, too many young girls get into this and then instantly realize it's not for them. The pitfall of that is now there little experiment is plastered on the internet and will never disappear.



Do you mean on this forum? Because from what I've seen it's full of positive, encouraging and realistic models sharing advice & experiences, encouraging each other to stay positive and hit goals, newbies included. So. Idk.
The occasional vent thread, or "camming sucks" thread, or the humorous (I thought it was humorous) thread you quoted are just outlets for us to complain about a bad day. Every job has its bad days and its horrible customers. If the negatives we discuss here are enough to ruin the whole experience of camming for a newbie, maybe it really isn't the job for them.I can't wait to get a troll or an insult. Thanks to the hilarious ladies on here, I've got a fuckton of comebacks waiting.
For me, the longer I've been on there it seems the less crap I deal with. When I first started camming I definitely dealt with more and did take it personally. It's hard to deal with at first but you need thick skin. I think one day I was like "f*ck this, I'm not letting these fools get in my way" speaking of people on cam AND off cam!!
Also I agree that it's not for everyone and a lot of girls think it's simply going online and having money handed to you. It's important to make it clear that for anything to be successful it needs to be taken seriously and work has to be put in.
if it hadn't of been for this forum i would never of taken up camming. so positive and helpful all you girls are i love it! if this was a negative place i doubt i would of stuck around here as long as i have. i just don't have the patience to deal with negativity if i do not have to.
i had worked as a stripper and an escort for many years. so i would like to think i have a thick skin and can you believe internet trolls still scared me when i thought of getting into camming? it's the internet lol it is just inevitable you will get trolled time to time. as time went on i found it just didn't bother me and wasn't nearly as bad as i thought it would be. after all that's what the ban button is for![]()





I see realistic postings, not negative ones. If someone wants to know about camming you are doing them a great disservice if you don't tell the positives and the negatives. The fact is trolls do exist and many do say rude, insulting things. I personally ban their ass and don't get offended by their comments. Other people may take offense and stop camming. Everyone reacts to camming differently and they need to be prepared for the reality of camming. It's hard work, you deal with a wide variety of people, there are freeloaders, you arent guaranteed funds, etc. I think they would want to know all aspects of camming.



I think that a person who reads that they will be called names all day yet still decides to try camming is going to have a much better outlook and outcome than a lot of of new girls.





I don't think there's anything wrong with giving new cam girls a heads up about what camming is really like. Too many girls get into this because they think it'll be fast, easy money, and when you look at some of these cam site ads (making it sound so easy) can you blame them for thinking that? One thing these ladies will learn real quick is that with these FREE CHAT sites...you're really gonna need to have a thick skin.....
Look at all the threads we get on here of new cam girls (or women considering becoming cam girls) freaking out about the possibility of being recorded...or the possibility of being "found out." I wish every woman who applied as a cam girl knew about this stuff before starting their first day. All of the knowledge on topics like this is why I'm so grateful for this type of forum. And let's not forget about how so many ladies are signing up for studios. Forums like this and threads like the 'Starting Place for Cam Girls' thread are a godsend to these ladies.![]()
And yes, I agree that for anyone to say that trolling happens "all the time" is an exaggeration. Did someone actually say that???
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I think a little negativity is just what many prospective camgirls need to bring them back to reality. Too many girls going into this think that it's easy money and the worst part is *gasp* being naked on the Internet. Then they get discouraged after finding out that it's not easy, that guys can be shitty and mean, that it takes so much willpower, perseverance and hard work to be successful in this industry and they bail. However at that point it's too late, their naked image is already on the Internet (and possibly visible to friends, family, and prospective employers) and they didn't even make much for it.
They've already been spoon-fed all the (vastly overblown) great parts--"make $10,000 a week just by chatting online!", anyone? Hate to burst their bubble but a dose of reality is in their best interest.
I guess when it does arise (and like Sammi pointed out that zombie thread is older than god) it's to act as a counterpoint to a lot of the media hype out there that positions camming as a get-rich-quick scheme that requires no dedication or mental energy and carries with it no potential negative repercussions? Like, make a gazillion dollaz effortlessly reclining on a pillow like Aphrodite on a cloud with no impact on any other aspect of your life?
truth is for most of us real capital-S success in this industry requires time, a thick skin and a shit ton of effort and ingenuity. I doubt that being real about that would scare away the chicas who are goal-oriented, courageous and self-driven; the types that tend to thrive anyways.
I'm with you 100% though that the longer I cam the less ish I have to deal with, but for me that was a process, working towards it was a process. Just cuz I don't experience it anymore doesn't mean it doesn't exist and I think ignoring the realities of the ups and downs, annoyances and real concerns (vis a vis privacy, future career considerations, etc) would be a disservice to our newer members. Supporting each other through the ups and downs of this biz and navigating challenges collectively by sharing experiences and information is what this place is all about to me. Ignoring the less-pretty ish leaves out a big part of our collective and individual experiences. I think most new chicas get that, and benefit from it. hope so anyways


"make a gazillion dollaz effortlessly reclining on a pillow like Aphrodite on a cloud with no impact on any other aspect of your life"
And... that would just be effin amazing!
As a newb, I don't find this site negative at all. It is realistic. I've seen you ladies talk about making amazing money, and I've seen you talk about the struggle, the rude guys, finding a video on a tube, etc... and I'm grateful that you are willing to share both ends of your experiences. Especially because, I'm in that slump where I'm still new, I don't have many regulars, my new model tag is gone, and I'm struggling with the "If I lower my prices maybe they will come" mentality... I got on here tonight, read a few posts, particularly, "raise your rate challenge," and I'm back to feelings motivated again... like, I may not bank tonight, but it will happen, because I'm going to work to make it happen. It's SO helpful. You all are so helpful. So. Keep doing what you're doing, "negative" or not.
Being new to camming myself, I actually found the realistic advice on SM and from friends comforting. I think it would be super awesome if it were all just rainbows and unicorns, but that's just not how it is, and knowing that from the beginning helped me to navigate through the times where I just wanted to throw in the towel.



SW saved my camming life. If it wasn't for being able to come in and ask if its horrible for anyone else when it is I would have gone mad by now and given up. It is so nice to know when its dead its not you! Also its really nice to share when your making bank so other girls who are on the fence about signing on gets their butts online. SW is a godsend to me!





Camming can be isolating. If you are new & see the top girls banking, see all the ads on how to make $10,000 a week camming & YOU aren't. Then one will internalize & think you are a failure.
Without other girls sharing the hardships & realities of what it takes to be a top girl on a site then there is no balance. As we have seen many newbies coming here wondering why they aren't making money or how to make money on cam. This site good & bad gives the validation that not making money isn't just them. That we all have had a learning curve. That there is a hustle each one of us must perfect. That there are many different ways to hustle.
One model I seen came to realize it wasn't her as much as it was her older equipment & internet connection of why she wasn't making money.
The downward spiral a gal can get caught up in in thinking you aren't pretty enough, boobs aren't big enough or of being to fat can destroy ones self-confidence & ability to make money. This site & other models give a great perspective to what might really be going on.
Sometimes the truth isn't pretty & a hard pill to take. But the cam sites will NEVER give you the positive or negative feed back one might need to be a success. They let us all sink or swim all on our own for the most part. Although in the past year or so they are blogging & trying to advise girls on how to improve their show, their looks & streaming.
If you want more positive vibe when you think there isn't enough, instead of complaining... be a leader & post those type of responses.
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And cam is all about changing it up as well. If one thing is not working for you change it! Guys love change, it's like damn he keeps looking at the same cam performer in the same position day after day saying the same words day after day, it's like looking at the same image of a naked women from back in the 60's and his dick won't get hard.
We are not pictures, we are live! We have the power to make one little change that may bring in more $$. I love change, it's fresh for guys. They love it too, no matter how small, they will take notice!
I take every comment, even from freeloadersand try with these advices, but read a lot helps, in particular SW. I believe you must be like a politician sometimes: don't care when someone says something intending to make you feel bad. If you can take something good, do it!
I learned a camgirl must be strong but kind, it is difficult.
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